A visit from a bestselling author, a celebration for student-researchers and tasty, fresh food – all on one of America’s most beautiful college campuses – life is good at the College of Charleston.

cofc farmer's market

The College’s farmers market served up locally grown, seasonal produce and dairy goods on Oct. 20, 2022. (Photos by Mike Ledford)

clint smith and kameelah martin

Bestselling author Clint Smith, who wrote the College Reads! selection How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America, spoke at the Sottile Theatre on Oct. 24, 2022. (Photos provided)

scamp banquet

The College’s South Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation (SCAMP) program celebrated its student-researchers during a banquet on Oct. 19, 2022. (Photos by Catie Cleveland)

Take it all in: CofC is a great place to be. (Photos by Mike Ledford and Catie Cleveland)